Why Scandinavians Appreciate the outside: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just a spot to go to—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced totally free-loofts-liv), which interprets about to “open up-air daily life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about becoming outside, usually in straightforwar